Turtles

I just seen there was another post i havent been on here for months. Nice work Eye!!

the backwaters of crooked creek is pretty good my dad and i used to catch them out there years ago. keystone power dam used to have some bruisers in it. used to see them sunning in the coves alot

Riverbanks are perhaps the best place to catch turtles. They are constantly prowling the slower water near the shore. They do this mostly at night. Some places along rivers are better than others. Keep in mind that any place that looks as though it would hold catfish will also be a good place to catch turtles. Slow, slack water with a muddy bottom is a good place to set. Beaver ponds, strip job ponds, swamps, and backwaters are all good places. If you can find flooded timber that is too thick for a boat, you have found the perfect place. If you want to know how to build a good trap, PM me. You can also build a natural trap with just sticks in the mud.

hey eman. there is a season for turtles. wasnt sure if u knew that or not. try tying a milk jug to the end of the line.put your foot on the line by the jug and toss out the bait leaving the jug on shore. use a fairly long line. for some reason the jug always ends up back on sure and then u can pull the turtle in. this way they can swim while eating the bait. i use to do this about 22 years ago and always kot turtles. i know where there is sum giants. i saw 1 a couple days ago, i swear it was eating a duck.

Ed, Check the size of your hooks,they must be at least 3 1/2" long & not less than 1" space between the point & the shank of the hook. Also best to use some sort of wire leader, I made them out of elect.wire. Plus you must have a tag with your name & address & phone # on the line. I would not use the jugs unless you are on private water or you stand a good chance of someone taking them. I have some picts that I will show you someday.btw if you use traps make sure that they are above water a bit so that the turtles can breathe. They can only stay under water for a while, unless they are hibernating.  btw we used to carry a plastic re-enforced feed bag to carry the turtles home in,we used to use burlap sacks but they are a pain  & heavy when wet.Keep the  abg away from your body when walking or they will bite you from inside the bag.  lol   sam 

Catchin' any?

I have seen tons of snappers at Moraine while sitting quitely in a boat on the lake, Eman. If that lake is convenient for you, I would certainly try it. Of course, snappers exist in many lakes, but I was very impressed with the amount of them that I saw there. Good Luck wherever you go!